Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for Asian Lettuce Wraps made with ground chicken or turkey, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 head of butter or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground chicken or turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped mushrooms and red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water. Pour the sauce over the cooked meat and vegetables, stirring to combine.
- Add the chopped water chestnuts and sliced green onions, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- To serve, spoon the chicken mixture into the lettuce leaves and enjoy as wraps.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider topping the wraps with chopped peanuts or sesame seeds.
- You can substitute ground beef or tofu for the protein to customize the dish.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg